Gun show prices

[blindfaith]

I was wondering if anyone has been at the gunshow. I am interested in buying a reasonably priced AR-15. Is it worth my time to drive up there from Salem or should I just wait the 12-16 weeks and buy one online.

[Fishingfanatic]

There are a few up there, I was there last night. Keiths has his normal setup with some Bushmaster A2's and a few M&P15 flat tops and there are fa few other tables with AR's. Most seem to be priced 1049-1300 with a few much higher. Not a ton of selection but there are some avail.

[s20055]

Everything is more expensive. Three years ago they were selling AR-15's NIB for $800-850, now they start at $1199. Ammo is the same, with 1000 rounds of .223 starting around $300. Everything is in high demand.

[blindfaith]

Thank you for the replies. It looks like I'll order one from Del-Ton for $750. If anyone has ever fired one let me know. The reviews on them seem very good but it will take me a while to get one in my hands.

[MetalHead]

You are better off building your own right now if you want to get one for under a $1000.00. Check out ar15dotcom oregon hometown forum, lot of good information there and nice bunch of guys

[trout6413]

Building one yourself is the best bet, and it's not that difficult. I did my first one and only took about 1 1/2 hours ( and that was taking my time). I purchashed mine from model 1 sales and was very happy. One thing to consider is to purcahse one in the 5.56 nato chambering , there is a small difference in the neck of the case on the 5.56nato vs .223 remington. If you purchase the 5.56nato you can shoot both surplus ammo and production .223. But I have heard if you try to shoot 5.56 nato surplus from a .223 rem chamber you can have jamming issues. Also you feel a great sense of accomplishment when you build you own riffle.. Good luck, and check out the ar15 website lots of usefull info.

[Reel Doughboy]

Be sure and check out the ifish classifieds. There have been several lately at reasonable prices.